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	CHAP. 284	the one hundred dollars, such sum as they may deem neces- sary for the purpose of defraying and settling the expenses likely to be incurred by them on behalf of said corporation ; and they may apply and appropriate the funds arising from such tax, as well as all other funds and moneys belonging to said corporation, in their discretion, in paying the cost and expenses of opening, closing, extending, widening, paving and improving the streets, alleys and grounds; for providing street lamps and lighting the same; for fire machinery and apparatuses; for the removal of garbage, obstructions and nuisances; for settling pumps and wells for drainage; for the building or laying of sewers; for restricting the spread of contagious diseases; for the payment to their officers or employes a reasonable compensation, and for such other purposes as in their judgment will benefit and subserve the public interest. SEC. 20. And be it further enacted, That as soon after the expiration of the time for hearing appeals as is practicable,
	Rate of taxa- tion.	they shall proceed to ascertain the amount necessary to be levied for the use of said corporation and the rate of taxation ; and shall cause to be made and delivered to the bailiff a book containing an alphabetical list of the taxpayers in said town, together with the aggregate assessment of each, and the rate of taxation, and the amount of taxes due and owing from each taxpayer under said levy and assessment. SEC. 21. And be it further enacted, That the bailiff
	Oath to be taken.	appointed by said commissioners shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, make and subscribe an oath before a justice of the peace or a notary public for Caroline county, that he will faithfully and impartially perform the duties imposed upon him by the act of incorporation and the by-laws and ordinances of said commissioners; and shall execute to the State of Maryland a bond with surety or sureties, to be approved by said commissioners, in the penal sum of five hundred dollars, or in such penalty over that amount, not exceeding one thousand dollars, as said com- missioners may prescribe, conditioned that he shall well and faithfully perform the duties of said office in all things appertaining thereto according to law and the ordinances of said commissioners, and shall well and truly collect and pay over to the said treasurer of said corporation all taxes levied by said commissioners, and all other sums of money